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Social Media Abbreviations You Should Know

If you’re on any given social media site (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc), it doesn’t take long until you come across several social media abbreviations. Social media platforms are based upon short, to-the-point information – which is why we oftentimes see these abbreviations floating around.

We get it – understanding shorthand isn’t easy. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our favorite social media abbreviations, just for you. Save it, print it, or share it with your friends so you can all stay up-to-date on the latest lingo!

DYK – Did You Know

BTW – By the Way

IMO – In My Opinion

LOL – Laugh Out Loud

FTW – For The Win

SMH – Shaking My Head

GR8 – Great!

FOMO – Fear of Missing Out

FBO – Facebook Official

NSFW – Not Safe For Work

OMW – On My Way

TBT – Throw Back Thursday

ETA – Estimated Time of Arrival

EOD – End of Day

IRL – In Real Life

BRB – Be Right Back

GL – Good Luck

TY – Thank You

IKR – I Know, Right?

FB – Facebook

IG – Instagram

LI – LinkedIn

TW – Twitter

YT – YouTube

DM – Direct Message

PM – Personal Message

AMA – Ask Me Anything

BAE – Before Anyone Else

LMK – Let Me Know

TBH – To Be Honest

What’s your favorite abbreviation? Or a new abbreviation you just learned today? Share with us!